Yanchep Beach Primary School vs Yanchep Lagoon Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Western Australia, 1.0 km apart, using official ACARA 2025 data. Best value in each row is highlighted.
Yanchep Beach Primary School
Yanchep · Government primary · K-6
604 students · ICSEA 983
Yanchep Lagoon Primary School
Yanchep · Government primary · K-6
409 students · ICSEA 976
| Measure | Yanchep Beach Primary School Yanchep WA | Yanchep Lagoon Primary School Yanchep WA |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index | 33 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank (type) | #430 of 583 | #396 of 583 |
| National rank (type) | #3905 of 4,908 | #3596 of 4,908 |
| Sector | Government | Government |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | K-6 | K-6 |
| Students | 604 | 409 |
| Girls / boys | 315 / 289 | 189 / 220 |
| Foundation intake | 62 | 44 |
| Year 7 cohort | – | – |
| Year 12 cohort | – | – |
| VCE median study score VCAA, latest year | – | – |
| VCE study scores 40+ | – | – |
| 5-year enrolment growth | -18% | +4% |
| ICSEA Average 1000 | 983 | 976 |
| ICSEA percentile | 39th | 36th |
| Top SEA quarter | 7% | 7% |
| Bottom SEA quarter | 41% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.8 |
| Teaching staff (FTE) | 33.4 | 24.8 |
| Non-teaching staff (FTE) | 20.9 | 15.9 |
| Language background other than English | 18% | 12% |
| Indigenous students | 5% | 7% |
| Suburb | Yanchep 6035 | Yanchep 6035 |
| Council area | Wanneroo | Wanneroo |
| Remoteness | Major Cities | Major Cities |
| Website | www.det.wa.edu.au/schoolsonline/overview.do?schoolID=5836 | www.yanchep.wa.edu.au |
The verdict
- •Yanchep Lagoon Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (37.7 vs 33.2).
- •Yanchep Beach Primary School has the higher ICSEA (983 vs 976), indicating a more advantaged community.
- •Yanchep Lagoon Primary School has fewer students per teacher (15.8 vs 17.3).
- •Yanchep Beach Primary School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 409.
- •Yanchep Lagoon Primary School has grown faster over five years (4% vs -18%).
The Success Index summarises community advantage, resourcing and momentum from ACARA data. It does not measure teaching quality, results or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Yanchep Beach Primary School better than Yanchep Lagoon Primary School?
On the Success Index, Yanchep Lagoon Primary School ranks higher (37.7 vs 33.2 out of 100). The index measures community advantage and momentum from ACARA data, not teaching quality, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Yanchep Beach Primary School and Yanchep Lagoon Primary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Yanchep and Yanchep in Western Australia.
Which has the better student-to-teacher ratio?
Yanchep Beach Primary School has 17.3 students per full-time-equivalent teacher and Yanchep Lagoon Primary School has 15.8.
How do Yanchep Beach Primary School and Yanchep Lagoon Primary School rank in WA?
Yanchep Beach Primary School is 430th of 583 and Yanchep Lagoon Primary School is 396th of 583 among primary schools in Western Australia on the 2025 Success Index.